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No Violation: No midrail is needed because gap between platforms is 23 inches. The work bench can serve as a top rail because the vertical distance from the platform is 23 inches + 4 inch thick platform + 12 inch horizontal plank width = 39 inches 1926.452(j)(3): When work benches are used for fall protection, they must meet requirements of 1926.451(g).


No Violation: No midrail is needed because gap between platforms is 23 inches. The work bench can serve as a top rail because the vertical distance from the platform is 23 inches + 4 inch thick platform + 12 inch horizontal plank width = 39 inches.
 

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